The Regulatory Compliance Officer will ensure UEDCL adheres to all applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. This role involves monitoring developments, coordinating compliance efforts, and fostering a culture of compliance to mitigate risks and maintain the company’s reputation.

Impact of the Role

• Enhance UEDCL’s operational integrity by ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Minimize legal and financial risks associated with non-compliance.
• Strengthen relationships with regulatory bodies and other key stakeholders.
• Support sustainable growth through adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Key Result Areas

Regulatory Monitoring & Compliance

• Track and analyze regulatory changes and ensure timely adaption.
• Monitor compliance with industrial laws, regulations and standards.

Policy Development & Implementation

• Assist in the development, review and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
• Ensure that internal policies are aligned with external regulatory requirements.

Compliance Audits & Reporting

• Conduct regular compliance audits and assessments.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports to regulatory authorities and senior management.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Laise with regulatory bodies, legal advisors and industrial stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Act as a primary focal person for regulatory inquiries and inspections.

Risk Management

• Identify and assess compliance risks within the organisation.
• Recommend and implement mitigation strategies to address identified risks.

Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees.
• Promote a compliance focused culture through regular awareness initiatives.

Expected Outputs

• Timely submission of regulatory reports to regulatory bodies.
• Updated and well-maintained compliance policies and procedures.
• Reduced compliance related risk and incidents.
• Enhanced awareness and understanding of compliance requirements among employees.
• Strengthened relationships with regulatory bodies and stakeholder.

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business Administration, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance Management, or related field.
• A postgraduate Diploma in Regulatory Compliance, Legal Practice, or Risk Management is an added advantage.

Experience

• At least 4 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management or related fields.
• Experience working in the energy or utilities sector is desirable.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards governing the energy industry.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in report writing and documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment.

Working Environment

• Office-based with occasional travel to attend regulatory meetings, audits or site inspections.
• Collaborative work setting requiring regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• May require extended hours to meet critical deadlines or regulatory requirements.

• Track and analyze regulatory changes and ensure timely adaption.
• Monitor compliance with industrial laws, regulations, and standards.
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
• Ensure internal policies align with external regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and assessments.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports to regulatory authorities and senior management.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, legal advisors, and industrial stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Act as the primary focal person for regulatory inquiries and inspections.
• Identify and assess compliance risks within the organization.
• Recommend and implement mitigation strategies for identified risks.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees.
• Promote a compliance-focused culture through regular awareness initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in report writing and documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business Administration, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance Management, or related field.
• A postgraduate Diploma in Regulatory Compliance, Legal Practice, or Risk Management is an added advantage.